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Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins

The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

‘Two weeks will make such a difference’: UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

‘Two weeks will make such a difference’: UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Men’s group hopes to ease strain on NHS services

"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.

Men’s group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.

Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.